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On learning about Parvati's devotion for Mahadev, Jaya conveys to her that she will be married to the Vindhyachal Prince. However, Parvati vows to marry Mahadev. Menavati and Him Naresh enlighten Parvati about her bright future prospects and want her to renounce her desire for Mahadev. Lord Vishnu predicts to Narad Muni that Parvati will succeed in seeking Mahadev's love. While Parvati is on her way to search for the saints, she meets Rishivar. He tells Parvati that her desire will be achieved.
Parvati returns Lord Shiva's damru back and faints suddenly. Menavati and Him Naresh become anxious on not finding Parvati anywhere. Him Naresh finds Parvati unconscious. Lord Vishnu appears and informs Him Naresh that Parvati herself is a demigod and is born to marry Lord Shiva. He persuades Him Naresh to remove all the obstacles which come in between Lord Shiva and Parvati's union. Menavati tells Parvati that her marriage with Lord Shiva is not possible and tries to brainwash her.
Menavati desires to marry Parvati to Rajkumar Dandak and wants her to renounce her feelings for Mahadev. For the sake of Menavati, Parvati vows to obey her wishes. However, Him Naresh gets upset on learning about Parvati's decision. Parvati conveys to Him Naresh that she has to respect Menavati's sentiments. Later, Him Naresh persuades Parvati to devote herself to Mahadev and take care of him as a guest of his kingdom. Nevertheless, Menavati protests Parvati in this matter.
Him Naresh tells Parvati to welcome Rishi Dadhichi. Lord Vishnu conveys to Devi Lakshmi that he has sent Rishi Dadhichi to enlighten Parvati about Mahadev. Parvati meets Rishi Dadhichi and pays her gratitude to him. Rishi Dadhichi imparts the spiritual knowledge to Parvati and helps her to awake her devotion in Mahadev. Tarakasur tries to attack on Shukracharya, but in vain. Shukracharya warns him not to offend Him Naresh. Rishi Dadhichi gives Bel Patra to Parvati in order to meet Mahadev.
Parvati gets into the cave, where Lord Shiva is meditating, with the help of the leaves given by Rishi Dadhichi. She crosses the obstacles to reach Lord Shiva as per Rishi Dadhichi's instruction. She realizes how she had hurt Lord Shiva on her way to reach him. She reaches Lord Shiva and pleads with him to open his eyes and instruct her how she can improve herself to be his wife.
Lord Vishnu tells Goddess Lakshmi that Parvati has to cross many hurdles to marry Lord Shiva. Sati's sisters give Lord Shiva's Rudraksh and Veena to Parvati. Parvati shows the Rudraksh and plays the Veena to make Lord Shiva recognize her. In order to help Parvati, Indradev assigns Kamdev to break Lord Shiva's meditation.
Sati's sisters groom Parvati like a bride. Nandi persuades Parvati to tell a wish in his ears as Lord Shiva gave him a boon that whoever asks a wish in Nandi's ears, it will directly reach him. Parvati wishes for Lord Shiva to accept her as his wife. Kamdev helps Parvati with his arrows to break Lord Shiva's meditation.
Mahadev gets infuriated after Kamdev breaks his contemplation through the arrows. In retaliation, he spreads the fire from his trinetra and burns him. The deities are worried to observe the same. Parvati wants to enlighten Mahadev about her devotion to him but in vain. Devi Rati is tormented on learning about Kamdev's death. Lord Vishnu persuades Mahadev to accept Parvati's love. Nevertheless, Mahadev refuses the proposal and expresses his anger.
Rati blames Parvati and Indradev for Kamdev's demise. She gives a curse of infertility to Parvati. Lord Vishnu tells Rati that Kamdev will be reborn as his son and she will get married to him. He persuades Rati to remove her curse. Parvati admits that she went to meet Lord Shiva when Menavati confronts her. Parvati promises Menavati not to do anything without her permission.
Parvati decides to reduce the grief of Lord Shiva. She promises to Menavati that she will marry the person whom she will choose. Lord Vishnu and Nandi persuade Lord Shiva to acknowledge Parvati as his wife but to no avail. Menavati asks Parvati to extrude the Shivling from their house to remove the devotion from her heart for Lord Shiva. But Parvati confuses her by spreading the Shivlings all over their house.
Menavati apologizes to Parvati for hurting her sentiments and permits her to marry Mahadev. Lord Vishnu tries to enlighten Mahadev about Sati's existence as Parvati. However, Mahadev denies trusting the same. Parvati becomes sad on recalling Mahadev's annoyance for her. Narad suggests Parvati to transform herself into an auspicious form to seek Mahadev's love. In order to prove her devotion to Mahadev, Sati crosses the river to reach the cremation ground.
Narad asks Nandi to inspire Parvati to follow a devotional path to seek Mahadev's love. Nandi explains to Parvati the relationship between love and devotion. Narad suggests Parvati to fast for sixteen consecutive Mondays. Mahadev informs Nandi that he will not let Parvati to love him. Instead of using fruits and flowers, Narad suggests Parvati to use bel leaves and bhasma. Parvati tries to make a shivling using mud, but in vain.
Menavati asks Parvati to stop Mahadev's pooja, however Narad conveys to Menavati that this ritual is very auspicious. On the other hand, Mahadev challenges Parvati that she cannot perform the pooja. Parvati strives to make the shivling, but in vain. Nandi prays Mahadev to accept Parvati, but Mahadev refuses him. Lord Vishnu helps Parvati to make the shivling. Mahadev intends to strictly examine Parvati's love. Narad advises to Parvati to proceed to Maansarovar Yatra.
Parvati is determined to endeavour her best to win Mahadev's heart. Him Naresh helps Parvati to proceed to Maansarover. Nandi vows to help Parvati, but Mahadev wants Parvati to perform the rituals alone. Mahadev visits Maansarover to test Parvati's devotion in him. Narad reminds Mahadev about the existence of Sati in Parvati and persuades him to be compassionate towards her. Nandi prays to Parvati to give him the privilege to take care of her.
Mahadev's devotees pray to Parvati to proceed to Kailash, but she becomes sad to know that Mahadev does not exist in Kailash. Tarakasur insists Nagraj to conspire against Parvati in order to get her married to his son, but in vain. Parvati enlightens Nandi about the importance of shivling pooja. She desires Mahadev to welcome her to Kailash. Nandi prays to Mahadev to understand Parvati's devotion, but Mahadev sticks to his decision. Narad requests Mahadev to full-fill Nandi's desire.
While Parvati is returning from Maansarovar, Narad and Nandi test her by asking for the holy water. However, Parvati passes the test. Nagraj Kadru and Vidyunmali attack Naresh and keep him as hostage. Menavati interrupts Parvati before she could finish the puja. Parvati agrees to marry Vidyunmali to save her father. But Vidyunmali's soldiers and the monster fail to lift Parvati's palanquin. When Vidyunmali attacks Parvati, Mahadev appears and saves her.
Mahadev promises Parvati when she faints that he will lead her to the way of truth. Mahadev instructs Narad to remain silent about this matter. Tarakasur is furious at his sons and informs Shukracharya that he will consider his suggestions. Tarakasur asks Shukracharya's permission for Vrithasur's help. On learning about Mahadev's appearance Parvati is delighted and decides to go to Amarnath. Mahadev instructs the Saptarishis to test Parvati. A crocodile attacks a small boy in front of Parvati.
As Parvati agrees to become his food, the crocodile disappears. The Saptarishis bless Parvati and inform her regarding the test. Tarakasur decides to attack on the heaven in absence of Brihaspati. Mahadev appears in front of Parvati as a devotee. He offers human flesh to the shivling and the flesh disappears. Parvati offers a flower to the shivling but it is rejected. Mahadev in the form of a devotee blesses Parvati.
Mahadev is elated on seeing Parvati's devotion for him. Parvati makes a shivling out of snow and renders the mantra Om Namah Shivay to welcome Agni Dev. Mahadev decides to perform his sadhana along with Parvati. Tarakasur attacks on Devraj Indra and the deities. The deities seek help from Mahadev. Mahadev predicts to the deities that Bhagirath will save them. Bhagirath tries to help deities and save the environment, but in vain.
Bhagirath endeavours to protect the environment and the deities from Tarakasur's attack. Later, Rishi Dadhichi tells him to meet Mahadev. Devraj Indra tries to conspire against Parvati and Mahadev, but in vain. On seeing Devraj Indra's interruption in Parvati's sadhana, Mahadev gets furious. Despite Lord Brahma's apology on behalf of Devraj Indra, Mahadev punishes Devraj Indra. Mahadev deputes Nandi to take care of Parvati, but Parvati asks Nandi not to disturb in her sadhana.
Nandi informs Mahadev about Parvati's self-determination in her sadhana. Mahadev predicts about Parvati's success in her endeavour. Devraj Indra apologizes to Mahadev, but Mahadev wants him to realize his guilt forever. Tarakasur's warriors try to attack on the deities, but Rishi Dadhichi rescues the deities by using his miraculous power. Mahadev advises Bhagirath to seek Ganga's help to make the earth auspicious. In order to fulfil Ganga's wishes, Mahadev decides to take her in his crown.
Mahadev gives Ganga a place in his tress and instructs her to flow on the earth after taking blessings of her parents. Ganga's parents bless her and bid her farewell with moist eyes. Ganga follows Bhagirath. Bhagirath aims to deliver Ganga's holy water to each and every person in the world. Meanwhile, Parvati has leaves as food. Him Naresh tries to persuade Parvati to take care of her health but she decides to have air as food.
Mahadev is impressed with Parvati's devotion and remarkable tenacity and accepts her as his wife. He feels sad for hurting Parvati and breaks into tears. Parvati blesses the pair of pigeons, who had supported her during her austerity, with immortality, and to live in the Amarnath cave forever. Mahadev explains the perception of love to Parvati and asks her to come along with him to Kailash to start their married life. But, Parvati refuses to go with him.
Parvati asks Mahadev to take her parents' permission to marry her. Parvati is pleased as Mahadev presents her jewellery. Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Goddess Saraswati and Goddess Lakshmi are delighted with Mahadev's decision to accept Parvati as his wife. Mahadev is satisfied with Rati's severe penance and revives Kamdev as per her wish. Vritasura threatens the saints on earth and forcibly makes them chant Tarakasur's name.
Tarakasur becomes furious to know about Mahadev and Parvati's relationship from Shukracharya. He asks his sons to capture the Swarglok and ruin the deities, but they hesitate to do so. On seeing the critical condition of the deities, Devraj Indra, Dev Guru, Lord Brahma and Rishi Dadhichi seek Lord Vishnu's help to rescue them. Lord Vishnu predicts about the wellbeing of the deities. Mahadev proceeds to Him Bhavan along with Nandi and Narad Muni to meet Parvati's parents.
